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2126

ECON 212

: Strategic Reasoning
2025 Semester One (1253)
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of non-cooperative and cooperative game theory: the concept of strategy; two person constant sum non-cooperative games and the minmax value; n-person non-cooperative games and Nash equilibrium; examples and applications in auctions, bargaining and other economic models, political science and other fields; the idea of backward induction and sub-game perfection; introduction to games in coalitional form; the core and the Shapley value.
Subject: Economics
Prerequisite: 15 points from BUSINESS 115, ENGSCI 111, MATHS 108, 130, PHIL 101
2127

ECON 212

: Game Theory
2021 Semester One (1213)
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of non-cooperative and cooperative game theory: the concept of strategy; two person constant sum non-cooperative games and the minmax value; n-person non-cooperative games and Nash equilibrium; examples and applications in auctions, bargaining and other economic models, political science and other fields; the idea of backward induction and sub-game perfection; introduction to games in coalitional form; the core and the Shapley value.
Subject: Economics
Prerequisite: 15 points from BUSINESS 115, ECON 101, 151, 152, 191, MATHS 108, 130, 150, 153, PHIL 101
2128

ECON 212

: Game Theory
2020 Semester One (1203)
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of non-cooperative and cooperative game theory: the concept of strategy; two person constant sum non-cooperative games and the minmax value; n-person non-cooperative games and Nash equilibrium; examples and applications in auctions, bargaining and other economic models, political science and other fields; the idea of backward induction and sub-game perfection; introduction to games in coalitional form; the core and the Shapley value.
Subject: Economics
Prerequisite: 15 points from ECON 101, 151, 152, 191, MATHS 108, 130, 150, 153, PHIL 101
2129

ECON 221

: Introduction to Econometrics
2025 Semester One (1253)
Equips students with essential statistical skills and business analytics tools necessary for data analysis in economics, finance, marketing, and other related areas. Develops proficiency in applying statistical techniques to real-world business scenarios and decision-making challenges and using software for reproducible analyses.
Subject: Economics
Prerequisite: ECON 152, STATS 108
2130

ECON 221

: Introduction to Econometrics
2024 Semester One (1243)
Empirical analysis in economics. Focuses on harnessing the power of data and regression techniques to estimate relationships and test hypotheses based on economic models. Emphasises the identification of causal effects critical to policy analysis, decision-making and strategic planning. Covers applications of econometrics in a variety of areas using a statistical computer package. <i>Prerequisite: 15 points from ECON 152, MATHS 108, 130, STATS 101, 102, 108, 125, 191, or at least 18 credits in Mathematics at NCEA Level 3 including at least 9 credits at merit or excellence, or B in CIE A2 Mathematics, or 5 out of 7 in IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL or HL)</i>
Subject: Economics
No pre-requisites or restrictions
2131

ECON 221

: Introduction to Econometrics
2023 Semester One (1233)
Empirical analysis in economics. Focuses on harnessing the power of data and regression techniques to estimate relationships and test hypotheses based on economic models. Emphasises the identification of causal effects critical to policy analysis, decision-making and strategic planning. Covers applications of econometrics in a variety of areas using a statistical computer package. <i>Prerequisite: 15 points from ECON 152, MATHS 108, 130, STATS 101, 102, 108, 125, 191, or at least 18 credits in Mathematics at NCEA Level 3 including at least 9 credits at merit or excellence, or B in CIE A2 Mathematics, or 5 out of 7 in IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL or HL)</i>
Subject: Economics
No pre-requisites or restrictions
2132

ECON 221

: Introduction to Econometrics
2022 Semester One (1223)
Empirical analysis in economics. Focuses on harnessing the power of data and regression techniques to estimate relationships and test hypotheses based on economic models. Emphasises the identification of causal effects critical to policy analysis, decision-making and strategic planning. Covers applications of econometrics in a variety of areas using a statistical computer package. <i>Prerequisite: 15 points from ECON 152, MATHS 108, 130, 150, 153, STATS 101, 102, 108, 125, 191, or at least 18 credits in Mathematics at NCEA Level 3 including at least 9 credits at merit or excellence, or B in CIE A2 Mathematics, or 5 out of 7 in IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL or HL)</i>
Subject: Economics
No pre-requisites or restrictions
2133

ECON 221

: Introduction to Econometrics
2021 Semester One (1213)
Empirical analysis in economics. Focuses on harnessing the power of data and regression techniques to estimate relationships and test hypotheses based on economic models. Emphasises the identification of causal effects critical to policy analysis, decision-making and strategic planning. Covers applications of econometrics in a variety of areas using a statistical computer package. <i>Prerequisite: 15 points from ECON 152, MATHS 108, 130, 150, 153, STATS 101, 102, 108, 125, 191, or at least 18 credits in Mathematics at NCEA Level 3 including at least 9 credits at merit or excellence, or B in CIE A2 Mathematics, or 5 out of 7 in IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL or HL)</i>
Subject: Economics
No pre-requisites or restrictions
2134

ECON 221

: Introduction to Econometrics
2020 Semester One (1203)
An introduction to model building and empirical research methods in economics. Emphasises the use and interpretation of single equation regression techniques in formulating and testing microeconomic and macroeconomic hypotheses. Cross-section and time series modelling, as well as qualitative choice models will be covered. There will be examples of the uses of econometrics in a variety of areas through statistical analysis, problem solving and econometric estimation using a statistical computer package.
Subject: Economics
Prerequisite: 15 points from ECON 152, MATHS 108, 130, 150, 153, STATS 101, 102, 108, 125, 191
2135

ECON 241

: International Economic Policy
2021 Semester One (1213)
An introduction to contemporary issues in international trade and finance, including tariff wars, optimal currency areas, financial crises, debt default and the role of institutions like the IMF. The course provides a conceptual framework to understand how and why nations trade, the forces underpinning financial globalisation, and the political economy of international trade and monetary relations.
Subject: Economics
Prerequisite: ECON 111 and 101 or 191, or ECON 152
2136

ECON 241

: International Economic Policy
2020 Semester One (1203)
An introduction to contemporary issues in international trade and finance, including tariff wars, optimal currency areas, financial crises, debt default and the role of institutions like the IMF. The course provides a conceptual framework to understand how and why nations trade, the forces underpinning financial globalisation, and the political economy of international trade and monetary relations.
Subject: Economics
Prerequisite: ECON 111 and 101 or 191, or ECON 152
2137

ECON 271

: Behavioural Economics
2025 Semester One (1253)
Scientists and philosophers have long pondered whether human decisions are primarily deliberative or more prone to emotions. This course brings together findings from economics, psychology and neuroscience to discuss decision making at the level of individuals, within small groups and in more anonymous and impersonal market settings with an emphasis on the role of social norms and cognitive biases.
Subject: Economics
Prerequisite: 15 points from BUSINESS 115, ECON 151, 152, ENGSCI 111, MATHS 108, 130, PHIL 101, PSYCH 108, 109, STATS 101, 108
2138

ECON 271

: Behavioural Economics
2023 Semester One (1233)
Scientists and philosophers have long pondered whether human decisions are primarily deliberative or more prone to emotions. This course brings together findings from economics, psychology and neuroscience to discuss decision making at the level of individuals, within small groups and in more anonymous and impersonal market settings with an emphasis on the role of social norms and cognitive biases.
Subject: Economics
Prerequisite: 15 points from BUSINESS 115, ECON 151, 152, ENGSCI 111, MATHS 108, 130, PHIL 101, PSYCH 108, 109, STATS 101, 108
2139

ECON 301

: Advanced Microeconomics
2025 Semester One (1253)
Advanced treatment of aspects of consumer theory, producer theory, and game theory. Applications of this basic theory to the analysis of some topics in uncertainty, contracts, auctions, oligopoly, and information economics.
Subject: Economics
Prerequisite: ECON 201 and 15 points from ENGGEN 150, ENGSCI 111, MATHS 108, 130
2140

ECON 301

: Advanced Microeconomics
2023 Semester One (1233)
Advanced treatment of aspects of consumer theory, producer theory, and game theory. Applications of this basic theory to the analysis of some topics in uncertainty, contracts, auctions, oligopoly, and information economics.
Subject: Economics
Prerequisite: ECON 201 and 15 points from ENGGEN 150, ENGSCI 111, MATHS 108, 130
2141

ECON 302

: Economics of Labour Markets
2024 Semester One (1243)
The application of economics to labour issues that confront policymakers around the world. Examines how labour markets function and focuses on the use of economic frameworks to evaluate the effects of various policies, including education and training, welfare and taxation, workplace health and safety, minimum wages, and immigration. Discusses effective strategies to mitigate workplace discrimination.
Subject: Economics
Prerequisite: ECON 201
2142

ECON 302

: Economics of Labour Markets
2023 Semester One (1233)
The application of economics to labour issues that confront policymakers around the world. Examines how labour markets function and focuses on the use of economic frameworks to evaluate the effects of various policies, including education and training, welfare and taxation, workplace health and safety, minimum wages, and immigration. Discusses effective strategies to mitigate workplace discrimination.
Subject: Economics
Prerequisite: ECON 201
2143

ECON 302

: Economics of Labour Markets
2022 Semester One (1223)
The application of economics to labour issues that confront policymakers around the world. Examines how labour markets function and focuses on the use of economic frameworks to evaluate the effects of various policies, including education and training, welfare and taxation, workplace health and safety, minimum wages, and immigration. Discusses effective strategies to mitigate workplace discrimination.
Subject: Economics
Prerequisite: ECON 201
2144

ECON 302

: Economics of Labour Markets
2021 Semester One (1213)
The application of economics to labour issues that confront policymakers around the world. Examines how labour markets function and focuses on the use of economic frameworks to evaluate the effects of various policies, including education and training, welfare and taxation, workplace health and safety, minimum wages, and immigration. Discusses effective strategies to mitigate workplace discrimination.
Subject: Economics
Prerequisite: ECON 201
2145

ECON 302

: Economics of Labour Markets
2020 Semester One (1203)
The application of economics to issues that confront policy makers all over the world. Covers the workings of labour markets and teaches how to use economic frameworks to judge the appropriateness of education, training, employment, taxation, immigration and other labour market policies.
Subject: Economics
Prerequisite: ECON 201
2146

ECON 303

: Law, Economics and Institutions
2025 Semester One (1253)
Economic analysis of law and organisation, and the application of economics to property rights, patents and natural resource management. Includes: contracts, transaction cost analysis, classical contracting, long-run contracts, enforcement, role of market forces, risk aversion, remedies for breach, economic theory for torts, negligence rules, strict liability, multiple torts, product liability. Special topics may include: crime, insider trading, and business law.
Subject: Economics
Prerequisite: 15 points from ECON 201, 212, 232
2147

ECON 303

: Law and Economics
2024 Semester One (1243)
Economic analysis of law and organisation, and the application of economics to property rights, patents and natural resource management. Includes: contracts, transaction cost analysis, classical contracting, long-run contracts, enforcement, role of market forces, risk aversion, remedies for breach, economic theory for torts, negligence rules, strict liability, multiple torts, product liability. Special topics may include: crime, insider trading, and business law.
Subject: Economics
Prerequisite: 15 points from ECON 201, 212, 232
2148

ECON 303

: Law and Economics
2022 Semester One (1223)
Economic analysis of law and organisation, and the application of economics to property rights, patents and natural resource management. Includes: contracts, transaction cost analysis, classical contracting, long-run contracts, enforcement, role of market forces, risk aversion, remedies for breach, economic theory for torts, negligence rules, strict liability, multiple torts, product liability. Special topics may include: crime, insider trading, and business law.
Subject: Economics
Prerequisite: 15 points from ECON 201, 212, 232
2149

ECON 303

: Law and Economics
2021 Semester One (1213)
Economic analysis of law and organisation, and the application of economics to property rights, patents and natural resource management. Includes: contracts, transaction cost analysis, classical contracting, long-run contracts, enforcement, role of market forces, risk aversion, remedies for breach, economic theory for torts, negligence rules, strict liability, multiple torts, product liability. Special topics may include: crime, insider trading, and business law.
Subject: Economics
Prerequisite: 15 points from ECON 201, 212, 232
2150

ECON 303

: Law and Economics
2020 Semester One (1203)
Economic analysis of law and organisation, and the application of economics to property rights, patents and natural resource management. Includes: contracts, transaction cost analysis, classical contracting, long-run contracts, enforcement, role of market forces, risk aversion, remedies for breach, economic theory for torts, negligence rules, strict liability, multiple torts, product liability. Special topics may include: crime, insider trading, and business law.
Subject: Economics
Prerequisite: 15 points from ECON 201, 212, 232